Art Director Salary in Florida (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Art Directors in Florida, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$99,660
per year
Hourly Rate
$47.91
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-13% vs US median
US median $114,850
State Rank
#18 of 46
2,520 employed here

How much does an Art Director make in Florida?

Art Directors in Florida take home a median of $99,660 annually — roughly $47.91 an hour — which runs 13% below the national median of $114,850.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $56,780 while the top 10% make $163,450 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $73,680 and $126,200 a year.

Art Director salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$56,780$27.30
25th percentile (early career)$73,680$35.42
50th percentile (median)$99,660$47.91
75th percentile (experienced)$126,200$60.67
90th percentile (top earners)$163,450$78.58

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 18th out of 46 states and territories for Art Director pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Massachusetts$149,320
2California$137,780
3New York$137,320
4Oregon$133,840
5New Hampshire$132,000

Working as an Art Director in Florida

Nationally, about 53,000 people work as Art Directors in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Florida pay ($99,660) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Art Director make in Florida?
The median Art Director salary in Florida is $99,660 per year, or about $47.91 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $56,780 at the entry level to $163,450 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Art Directors about 13% less than the national median of $114,850. Florida ranks 18th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Art Directors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $99,660 a year. About 2,520 Art Directors are employed in Florida. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.